- Ubi Franklin stated that the rise of the internet has impacted the world and the music industry
- He also noted that the internet and social networking have created means through which prominent artists and upcoming ones grow.
Nigerian talent manager Ubi Franklin has shared his thoughts on the current state of the music industry, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
In a recent social media post, Ubi Franklin reflected on the impact of the internet on the music business, noting that the industry has reached a critical juncture.
While acknowledging that the rise of the internet has brought about significant changes, Ubi Franklin remains optimistic about the future of the music industry.
He sees the internet and social networking as vital platforms for new talent to emerge, citing examples of successful artists such as Davido, Wizkid, and Burnaboy who have leveraged these channels to achieve success.
He wrote:
“We are at a crossroads in the music business: with the rise of the internet, the world we live in has changed, and the past is not coming back. But I see the glass as half-full: the internet and social networking are new avenues for the next Davido, Iyanya, Burnaboy, Wizkid, Asake, rema, Ayra Star Tems Etc to be born on.”
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In another story, Verydarkman accuses Ubi Franklin of using Davido’s name to scam an upcoming artiste of over N10M .
The online personality asserted that Ubi secured millions of naira from the artiste’s management, pledging to negotiate with Davido for a collaboration with the singer and arrange visa procedures for a tour with the DMW Boss.
According to Verydarkman, Ubi failed to deliver on his promises and instead offered feeble excuses, citing Davido’s supposed busy schedule as an excuse for non-fulfillment. Adding fuel to the fire, he allegedly brought in Singer Iyanya as a replacement.
Verydarkman shared receipts of the alleged cash exchange between the up-and-coming artist and Ubi, accusing him of being a crook leveraging his Entertainment industry position to pull off scams.
He proceeded to give Ubi Franklin a firm deadline to address the allegations, urged him to set things right, or he’d mobilize the EFCC and tap into his network of law enforcement connections.